Davos X-Trails takes place on Fri, Jul 23, 2027 in Davos, Switzerland. The main route is 68 km.
- Date
- Fri, Jul 23, 2027
- Start
- Davos 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 68 km
- Climbing
- 3,309 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 42-week plan to Davos X-Trails
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Davos X-Trails is a high-alpine trail running event in the Grisons mountains featuring multiple distances ranging from a 10 km bronze run up to a challenging 68 km diamond run across scenic mountain passes.
What this race demands
Davos X-Trails requires sustained high-alpine climbing and descending over a 68-kilometer distance with significant elevation gain.
Climbing volume
Over 3309 meters of elevation gain across 68 kilometers requires significant vertical climbing capacity and eccentric quad strength for long descents.
High-alpine endurance
The high-alpine setting in the Grisons mountains demands extended time-on-feet and pacing discipline to manage effort in high-altitude terrain.
Given the duration of a 68-kilometer alpine trail run, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain output.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Davos X-Trails is 42 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base30 weeks · Oct 3, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · May 1, 2027 – Jun 11, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jun 12, 2027 – Jul 2, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jul 3, 2027 – Jul 16, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 17, 2027 – Jul 23, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Davos X-Trails?
Davos X-Trails takes place on Fri, Jul 23, 2027 in Davos, Switzerland.
How long is Davos X-Trails?
The main route is 68 km.
What does Davos X-Trails demand?
Davos X-Trails requires sustained high-alpine climbing and descending over a 68-kilometer distance with significant elevation gain.
How much climbing does Davos X-Trails have?
Davos X-Trails has 3,309 m of climbing.
Who is Davos X-Trails for?
Davos X-Trails is open to all participants.
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